Welder

As restorers and renovators of ancient and obsolete trains, there's always work for someone who can weld! Much of our stock is metal-panelled, and after half a century's exposure to the elements, quite a lot needs replacing to ensure another fifty years of use. We have a couple of welders on our team, but we could certainly manage some more!

Station Staff

We are completely reliant on volunteers to run our stations, in particular Tunbridge Wells West. This is our main terminus and where the majority of our passengers start and finish their journeys on our railway, we need ticket office staff who can man this vital aspect of our operation with the opportunity to develop into a Station Master if you wish.

There's not many people out there who can say they're in charge of a station located in the grand Victorian Engine Shed of Tunbridge Wells West!

Catering Staff

Catering is an important part of any railway. There are opportunities to work in the static buffet car "Emily" at Tunbridge Wells West. This serves tea, coffee, soft drinks and sandwiches, as well as sausage rolls and pasties. There are also opportunities to work on the award winning bar car "Kate" which travels on the train, serving similar items to Emily, but in addition has a licence to serve alcohol. For something a bit different there is a trolley service which is served from the waiting room at Eridge station. Take away hot and cold drinks plus sandwiches and other snacks. Full training will be given and you get to enjoy the sights and sounds of Steam and Heritage Diesel trains when working on our railway!

Commercial Manager

The General Manager is seeking somebody willing, keen, enthusiastic and has plenty of ideas to help develop the commercial running of the Spa Valley Railway. This post is presently voluntary however dependent on the work undertaken could lead to part time paid opportunities in the future.

We are a very young and developing railway where visitor numbers hit a record high of 43,126 in 2016.

If you believe you could dedicate a few days a month or even a few hours then do contact our General Manager here.

Train Crew, Engine Cleaners, Engineering & Maintenance

As we run more trains, so it follows that we need more crews to operate them. There's a choice of either on-train (Guard/Travelling Ticket Inspector) or locomotive departments.

In either case, you should try to commit to at least two days a month, in order that your training can be structured appropriately (there's a lot lo learn, and a lot of responsibilty). A high standard of personal presentation and a genuine desire to give a great experience for our visitors are essential.

Currently in the Operations Department there are vacancies for Engine Cleaners, this is the grade you begin in before progression to Fireman and then Driver. Our standard shifts are 12 hours however it is all very enjoyable. As soon as you get onto the Operations Department Roster you are rostered turns on the Footplate so you begin you training straight away! Progression is quite quick especially if you can put the hours in!

Alternatively how about joining us in our original LBSCR Engine Shed where we are working away to restore some of our Steam Locomotives, Diesel Locomotives and Carriages. It is jolly good fun and you'll go home filthy but almost certainly be hurrying back for more!

Fundraiser

The Railway finances its development solely through fare revenue and charitable donations. We're a non profit-making organisation, and all income is re-invested to make the Railway better for our visitors. We've a number of expensive infrastrucutre projects in the pipeline which can only be financed through additional support, and as such we need someone with the drive and contacts to help deliver this.